Publications by authors named "Mangal Ghartimagar"
JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc
August 2015
Article Synopsis
- Timely surgery for cleft lip and palate is crucial, but many adults still remain untreated in developing countries, prompting a study to assess changes in age at surgery in Nepal since 1999.
- A study analyzing data from 1999 to 2010 revealed a significant decrease in the median age for cleft lip surgery (from 100 to 24 months) and cleft palate surgery (from 70 to 28 months), alongside an increase in surgeries performed at the recommended age.
- Despite progress, the program has had a limited overall impact, with still many missing the ideal surgery age, indicating a need for expanded outreach to remote areas.
